Lot 76

Longines Ref. G394 Oversized Chronograph in 18K Pink Gold

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Longines
Category:
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Description & Details

CIRCA: 1948
REF.: G394
CASE MATERIAL: 18K pink gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 38 mm wide x 48 mm lug-to-lug
DIAL: Pink gold colored with silver minute track, oversized chronograph subregisters at “3” and “9” hour markers, and “Fab. Suisse” signature.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown lizard strap
BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 to 9 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time and chronograph
CALIBER: 30CH

Longines was known as the premier maker of chronograph movements of its time. The 30CH was the final in-house chronograph movement from Longines and demonstrates the manufacturer’s chronograph expertise. The present example has an oversized case with double-claw lugs and a “Fab. Suisse” signed dial indicating it was produced for the French market.